WHEN AND HOW SHOULD YOU CLEAN YOUR POOCHES EARS?

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WHEN AND HOW SHOULD YOU CLEAN YOUR POOCHES EARS?
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• Even if your pet pooch doesnt go out foraging on
  walks or playing in the dirt, they will still
  develop a certain amount of dirt in their ears,
  and its important to know when and how you
  should clean them
• Lets look a little closer at your poochs ears
• Dogs ears are for the most part, self-cleaning,
  and so you shouldnt worry if you see a light
  brown secretion in your dogs ear canal, this
  helps to protect the more sensitive parts of
  their ear. If you notice more of the waxy
  substance than usual however, it may be an
  indicator that your pet has a problem with their
  ear, and you should pay a visit to a veterinarian
  to get them checked over. Other signs to look for
  in your pets ear that may indicate they have a
  problem include

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• Discharge of any colour
• Swelling and/or inflammation
• Scratching around the ear area
• Shaking of the head in a frequent and violent
  manner
• Bleeding from the ear
• Discomfort when the ear is touched
• One common cause of ear canal problems in dogs
  are ear mites, and they look a little like coffee
  grounds, usually black or brown in colour. They
  are nothing to worry about, but your dog will
  need treatment for a month otherwise the mites
  can return, and can also spread to other parts of
  your pets body.

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• How to prevent problems with your poochs ears
• Basically, when your pets ear is dry, its a
  healthy ear. Dogs ears can quickly become damp
  after a bath or when theyve been swimming, and
  this makes them a desirable place for fungus and
  bacteria to grow in. Those dogs who have ears
  which flop and hang down are at a higher risk of
  infection, since their ears will not dry so
  quickly.
• Placing a cotton ball in both ears before you
  bathe your dog can help to minimize the moisture,
  and you should always dry your pet well after
  theyve been swimming. You can also buy ear
  cleaning solutions for dogs that can help to
  reduce the risk of infection.

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• In much the same way as a dogs gut (or humans
  gut, for that matter) requires a balance of
  microflora, as do ears, and this usually prevents
  harmful pathogens from growing there and
  multiplying. Check your dogs ears regularly and
  get to know the difference between a healthy ear
  and an infected one.
• If your pet has droopy ears, then it will be even
  more important to check them over often, and if
  you are ever unsure as to whether your beloved
  pooch has a problem with their ear or not, then a
  quick trip to see the veterinarian is always
  advisable.

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